Deaths in the 2010s

Zhelyu Zhelev

1935–2015 (age 80)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Andrei Batashov

1965–2010 (age 45)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Kaloyanchev

1925–2012 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Julia Tsenova

1948–2010 (age 62)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Iliev Popov

1927–2015 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ivan Slavkov

1940–2011 (age 71)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Đoko Rosić

1932–2014 (age 82)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Ovtsharov

1931–2013 (age 82)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Bozhidar Petkov

1940–2015 (age 75)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Composer Bozhidar Petkov enriched Bulgaria’s cultural landscape with evocative music.

Georgi Rusev

1928–2011 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Kremena Stancheva

1941–2013 (age 72)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Singer Kremena Stancheva shared the warmth of Bulgarian song through her resonant voice.

Naum Shopov

1930–2012 (age 82)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Plamen Maslarov

1950–2010 (age 60)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Angel Georgiev

1944–2012 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Velko Kanev

1948–2011 (age 63)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nicola Ghiuselev

1936–2014 (age 78)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Lyubomir Levchev

1935–2019 (age 84)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Writer Lyubomir Levchev offered clarity and moral conviction through his literary work.

Kosta Tsonev

1929–2012 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Todor Kolev

1939–2013 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Valeri Petrov

1920–2014 (age 94)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Isaac Passy

1928–2010 (age 82)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Cherkelov

1930–2012 (age 82)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Mimoza Georgieva Konteva

1952–2018 (age 66)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Mimoza Georgieva Konteva (1952–2018), was a Bulgarian geographer, landscape scientist and associate professor.

Nayden Andreev

1945–2013 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nevena Simeonova

1937–2013 (age 76)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Actor Nevena Simeonova captivated audiences with her devoted and nuanced performances.

Nikola Popov

1922–2015 (age 93)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikola Rudarov

1927–2010 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Actor Nikola Rudarov brought authenticity and humanity to every stage and screen role.

Nikola Todorov

1955–2018 (age 63)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Petar Gyuzelev

1945–2013 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Prodan Nonchev

1939–2013 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Prodan Nonchev was a gifted actor whose heartfelt performances enlivened Bulgarian stages and screens.

Stefka Sabotinova

1930–2010 (age 80)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Toma Trifonovski

1937–2010 (age 73)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Painter Toma Trifonovski was celebrated for his lyrical canvases that captured Bulgaria's landscapes with vivid color an...

Hristina Angelakova

1944–2018 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Hristo Minchev

1928–2012 (age 84)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Hristo Minchev was a versatile actor whose generous spirit and memorable performances enriched Bulgarian theatre and fil...

Veselin Traykov

1921–2011 (age 90)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Mariana Miteva

1945–2019 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Mariana Miteva was a Bulgarian who lived from 1945 to 2019 and was laid to rest at Central Sofia Cemetery.

Yanko Dimov

1937–2013 (age 76)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Yanko Dimov was a Bulgarian from Haskovo who lived from 1937 to 2013 and was buried at Central Sofia Cemetery.

Elisaveta Miladinova

1932–2019 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Elisaveta Miladinova was a Bulgarian from Sofia who lived from 1932 to 2019 and was laid to rest at Central Sofia Cemete...

Petko Nedkov

1934–2011 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Petko Nedkov was a Sofia resident who lived from 1934 to 2011 and was buried at Central Sofia Cemetery.

Yanaki Tenchov

1931–2015 (age 84)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Yanaki Tenchov was a Sofia resident who lived from 1931 to 2015 and was buried at Central Sofia Cemetery.

Magda Abazova

1923–2011 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Magda Abazova was a Bulgarian from Sofia who lived from 1923 to 2011 and was laid to rest at Central Sofia Cemetery.

John of Glavinitsa

1949–2019 (age 70)

Central Sofia Cemetery

John of Glavinitsa was a Bulgarian individual who lived in Sofia from 1949 to 2019 and was buried at Central Sofia Cemet...

Georgi Trifonov

1947–2011 (age 64)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Trifonov was a Bulgarian who lived from 1947 to 2011 and was interred at Central Sofia Cemetery.

Kŭncho T︠S︡anev

1934–2011 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Kŭncho T︠S︡anev was an artist whose vibrant canvases captured the depth of Bulgarian life.

Stefan Despodov

1950–2015 (age 65)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Todor Velchev

1935–2010 (age 75)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Todor Velchev was a writer whose thoughtful prose offered clarity and compassion to his readers.

Lilia Dodekova

1934–2016 (age 82)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Lilia Dodekova was a paleontologist whose meticulous research strengthened Bulgaria’s scientific heritage.

Plamen T︠S︡onev

1930–2012 (age 82)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Plamen Tsonev was a significant Bulgarian writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.

Kardam, Prince of Tarnovo

1962–2015 (age 53)

Vrana Palace

Lalyu Dimitrov

1928–2011 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Lalyu Dimitrov was a journalist whose insightful reporting upheld integrity and engaged the public.